Fall 2024
Science of the Middle Ages
From the Set Timelines in Science
Often referred to as the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages is the time period between the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. It is often considered an era when science and technology came to stand still, but that's not true! As this book demonstrates, it was in fact a time of constant technological innovation and an increasingly accurate understanding of our world. Many of the greatest advances were the products of Muslim, Chinese, and European culture, all of which readers will explore in this thought-provoking guide. Sidebars, primary sources, and timelines help readers make the most of their reading experience.
SLJ Review of Timelines in Science
Gr 6 Up—Each of these titles opens with an introduction explaining the time period covered and major influences of the era, such as the Renaissance era’s focus on reason. A continuous timeline runs along the bottom of each page, color-coded according to the field of science for each entry. A subject-specific timeline for each chapter runs vertically down the side of the page. The main content is accompanied by sidebars on related details—a section on Islamic astronomy includes a sidebar on algebra, for example. Some chapters deal with specific advances like “The Invention of the Wheel,” while others focus on a particular scientist. A table of contents, glossary, suggested books and websites, and index offer support to readers. VERDICT A helpful series for research that could be useful in both STEM and history units.
School Library Journal
Author: Craig Boutland
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